Finals Finish expands to five campus venues

KALAMAZOO--Volunteers from across campus will be helping Western
Michigan University students get through their final exams during
the 11th annual Finals Finish from 6 to 11 p.m. Tuesday,
April 24.

The free event gives students a chance to rest, relax and
revive so they can stay focused on doing well on their semester-end
tests and projects. It also recognizes the achievements of WMU's
graduating seniors and involves the entire campus in closing
the semester on a high note.

Previously, Finals Finish was a two-day affair held at the
Student Recreation Center in conjunction with spring final exams.
Now, it has become a one-day event during both fall and spring
exams, with new venues added this semester.

As in past years, most Finals Finish activities will take
place at the Student Recreation Center. The center is extending
its hours and offering study rooms, a computer lab, open recreation
facilities and fitness classes as well as snacks, entertainment,
games and giveaways, which this year will include three iPod
nanos.

Among the special activities planned for 2007 are a "Make
Your Own PodCast" session sponsored by Apple Computer and
a live DJ light show. There also will be chair massages provided
by the Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts; inflatable games
such as Corn Toss and obstacle course; and trivia, burrito eating,
basketball shooting and other contests.

The new venues for this spring's Finals Finish are Waldo Library,
which is open until 3 a.m.; the Lee Honors College building,
which will provide study areas and tutoring and proofing assistance;
and Siedschlag and Ackley/Shilling residence halls, which will
offer games and other activities. In addition, snacks will be
available at all four locations.

The 2007 Finals Finish is being organized by WMU's Presidential
Spirit Committee with support from numerous business sponsors
and University offices, faculty, staff, emeriti and alumni.

Volunteers are again needed to sign up to work in the Student
Recreation Center for a two-hour block of time from 6 to 8 p.m.
or 8 to 10 p.m. During their shifts, volunteers staff registration,
greet students, serve snacks, monitor the study area, and issue
recreational and fitness equipment. Those volunteering will receive
a free Finals Finish T-shirt, as will donors who contribute $25
or more.